Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home
8361 Yonge St L3T2C7 Thornhill, ON, Canada

Praise to you, Lord, king of eternal journey! Christ became obedient for us to death, even death on a Cross. Therefore God exalted him and gave him the name above every name. Praise to you, Lord, king of eternal journey!

This is the Body that will be given up for you; this is the Chalice of the new covenant in my Blood, says the Lord; do this, whenever you receive it, in memory of me. (1 Corinthians 11.24-25)

NOTICE Should you wish to retain your winter memorial wreath, please remove it from the cemetery on or before April 5th. All wreaths left on graves after this date will be discarded by the cemetery on April 6th.

Catholic Cremation Services is our funeral home for Catholics choosing cremation. More than 50 years ago, the Catholic Church introduced the opportunity for Catholics to choose cremation as part of the funeral and burial tradition.

An Easter Blessing: May the Resurrection of our Savior be a constant reminder of His love and promise of eternal life.Wishing a Blessed Easter to all!

Feast of Christ the King

Remembrance Day O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on Your departed veterans who gave their lives in the service of their country. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of Your Son they may share in the joy of Your heavenly kingdom and rejoice in You with Your saints forever. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, All Souls’ Day Mass Video

Prayer for All Souls’ Day

All Souls’ Day Mass In light of the ongoing restrictions in place regarding COVID-19, this year’s All Souls’ Day Mass will not be held on-site at our cemeteries. This year’s All Souls’ Day Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica by His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins on November 2, 2020 at 7:30 am. It will be live streamed at https://buff.ly/33dfPLY... Please note that this Mass will also be archived and accessible on the Archdiocese of Toronto YouTube page for the faithful to view later in the day. Thank you to all of the families that we serve for your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time.

The Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Services Planning Package contains valuable information that will help you pre plan your final funeral and burial arrangements.... It contains an Estate Planning Guide and Church guidelines on cemetery, cremation and funeral rites. It also contains general cemetery information on burial and memorialization options. Download it here: https://www.catholic-cemeteries.ca/download-your-free-esta/ See more

Faith is Important. Choose a Catholic Cemetery.

Guardian Angels, Watch Over Us God our Father, in your loving providence you send your holy angels to watch over us. Hear our prayer: Defend us always by their protection and let us share your life with them forever.

Order your Memorial Wreath Now In keeping with our COVID-19 protocols, memorial wreaths are only available for purchase by mail, by telephone or by clicking here. https://buff.ly/301kAWz Purchase price includes a metal stand and the placement of the wreath(s). It also includes a tag identifying the location of the grave so that in the event the wreath is displaced, it can be relocated properly.... Wreaths may be placed on gravesites from November 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021. Families are responsible for removing wreaths by April 1 for spring cleanup. Thank you for adhering to these protocols and for your understanding and patience during these unprecedented times.

All Souls Day Mass In light of the ongoing restrictions in place regarding COVID-19, this years All Souls Day Mass will not be held on-site at our cemeteries. This years All Souls Day Mass will be celebrated at St. Michaels Cathedral Basilica by His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins on November 2, 2020 at 7:30 am. It will be live streamed at https://buff.ly/33dfPLY... Please note that this Mass will also be archived and accessible on the Archdiocese of Toronto YouTube page (https://buff.ly/2EtM2F2) the faithful to view later in the day. Thank you to all of the families that we serve for your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time.

Our Chapel at Holy Cross Funeral Home

Entrance to Holy Cross Funeral Home

One of our mausoleums

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Let us rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary, at whose Assumption the Angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.

Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed Wednesday August 12, 2020 7:00 PM In light of the ongoing restrictions in place regarding COVID-19, this years Annual Mass will not be held on-site at our cemeteries. Recognizing that we also have a duty to care for the community at large and the most vulnerable among us, this years Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated at St. Michaels Cathedral Basilica by our Archbishop, His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins. It... will be live streamed at https://buff.ly/33dfPLY Thank you to all the families that we serve for your patience and understanding with respect to the recent cemetery and mausoleum closures and the restrictions and limitations that were imposed by the Provincial Government on funerals and cemetery burial services.

Pay 0% Interest for up to 48 months* Save the HST on select service fees* We are available for in-person or virtual appointments. Get this limited time of...fer now: https://www.catholic-cemeteries.ca/peace-of-mind-has-never/ See more

Download Your Free Estate Planning Guide The Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Services Planning Package contains valuable information that will help you pre plan your final funeral and burial arrangements. It contains an Estate Planning Guide and Church guidelines on cemetery, cremation and funeral rites. It also contains general cemetery information on burial and memorialization options. FREE DOWNLOAD HERE: https://buff.ly/30rXRDV

Preview of Deacon Curtis Boone and our upcoming seminar: Grief Interrupted - Bereavement Resource. "Crying is strength."

We have updated our bereavement resources page with many videos. These videos are designed to help you with the grief of losing a loved out.

A preview of Deacon Curtis Boone and our upcoming seminar later this month.

Stain glass at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

View of our funeral home

Happy Father's Day

Learn more about cremation: https://buff.ly/2XnLXcI

Look for more from Deacon Curtis Boone and our upcoming seminar later this month.

FREE Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Services Planning Package https://buff.ly/3g6IrKL

When A Loved One Dies - Our Privilege to Suffer (Bereavement Resource Video)

Message from His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins

Update Cemetery grounds will be open for family visits Monday Saturday from 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and on Sunday and Statutory Holidays from 10:00 am 4:30 pm. Our Mausolea remain closed to visitation at all times.

When A Loved One Dies - Ministering to the Bereaved (Bereavement Resource Video)

Happy Mother's Day

The #BAO wants #families to know that #COVID19 restrictions remain in place at #cemeteries: A max of 5 people may gather; A max of 10 may gather for a grave site #funeral service. Otherwise 5 is the max. https://thebao.ca/covid-19-cemetery-restrictions/

#NEWS: Letter from Cardinal Thomas Collins on the Pandemic, Sacramental Restrictions and Planning for a Return to Sacramental Life https://bit.ly/cardinal-may7 #catholicTO

Many Ontario cemeteries have closed their gates or limited access to visitors. This is very difficult for families wishing to visit the graves and resting place...s of their deceased mothers and grandmothers on Mothers Day. If you cannot visit the cemetery, weve compiled a list of ideas to help you remember and celebrate your Mother from home. Full post of Ideas to Honour Mom's Memory in the time of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2YBOCQZ

Notice While our cemetery gates will remain closed during the day until further notice, the gates will re-open for visitation on the grounds only, effective May 12, 2020 from 4:30 PM 7:30 PM, Monday to Saturday. Cemetery offices will continue to be closed unless an appointment has been arranged. Entry before 4:30 PM daily will be provided to those attending a funeral, burial or cremation and those with a scheduled appointment and for essential deliveries. Physical dis...tancing requirements and attendee number restrictions are in place at all times in keeping with Provincial Directives. May our Risen Lord continue to bless you all.

When A Loved One Dies - Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Bereavement Resource Video)

When A Loved One Dies - Alive in the Lord Until We Meet Again (Bereavement Resource Video)

On May 1, 2020, bishops in Canada and the US will consecrate their diocese to the Blessed Virgin Mary, for protection from COVID-19. Cardinal Collins will be praying the Consecration to Mary on May 1st, at the end of his 7:30 a.m. livestreamed Mass: www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live

Today Pope Francis offered prayers for all of those working in funeral services. Thank you to all of our cemetery and funeral home staff.